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On Friday, July 10th, a group of Sparta anglers made their way to the pristine, remote waters of Lake Pashkokogan in Northern Ontario, Canada. The trip was a memorable one, catching walleye, northern …
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By MARIANNE RICE
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7/27/26
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Area law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency services staff throughout Monroe County will continue a 23-year tradition when the 2026 edition of National Night Out takes place Tuesday, Aug. …
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7/27/26
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Authors Note: This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Monroe County Local History Room & Museum. To celebrate a half-century of preserving our county's rich heritage, we are …
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By JARROD ROLL
Director, Monroe County Local History Room & Museum
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7/27/26
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Behind every musical performance is a story of commitment. Long hours in practice rooms, countless rehearsals and the encouragement of parents, teachers, and classmates all help shape young …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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7/27/26
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"Anybody can accomplish anything at any age. I don't think they should feel limited."
For Catherine Ruedy, those aren't simply encouraging words. They are the philosophy by which she lives.
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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7/27/26
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July 13:
Amanda Barsotti, 38, of Tomah was charged with intentional retail theft. A $200 arrest warrant was issued for failure to appear.
Berdella Butzler, 87, of Sparta was charged …
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7/23/26
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In 1776, the United States declared its independence from Great Britain, sparking the Revolutionary War. The Continental Army had already been in existence, with the United States Army tracing its …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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7/23/26
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Becky Robertson feels a responsibility as a registered nurse to help others. The surgical services RN decided to do her part by donating blood during a two-day Tomah Health / Versiti Blood Center of …
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7/23/26
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On July 18th, a sunny Saturday in downtown Sparta, paintings leaned against woven display walls, handmade jewelry caught the light, colorful crafts filled tables, and live music drifted through an …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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7/23/26
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After hearing over an hour of comments from residents, members of the Cranberry industry, and representatives of modular data center developer Nodiac, the Monroe County Board approved an 18-month …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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7/23/26
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Some may remember the flimsy plastic firefighter's helmet given to students as they toured the local fire station or when the kindergarten class had a special visit from local firefighters. That …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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7/23/26
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Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Judge Todd Ziegler to the Court of Appeals – District IV. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Chris Taylor’s election …
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7/21/26
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The Monroe County Sanitation, Planning & Zoning, Land Information and Invasive Control Committee has approved a proposed resolution establishing a temporary moratorium on accepting applications for and issuing zoning permits for medium- and large-scale data centers and battery energy storage facilities.
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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7/20/26
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Fort McCoy officially welcomed a new garrison commander Friday as Col. Sarah E. Fraticelli assumed command of the U.S. Army Garrison during a change-of-command ceremony at the installation's …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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7/20/26
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1st Community Credit Union recently donated a total of $4,600 to local Veterans Assistance programs on behalf of new members who joined 1st CCU in April, May, and June. The credit union made a …
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7/20/26
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Citizens First Bank has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Banks for 2026, becoming one of only seven Wisconsin banks to earn the distinction and the only bank in the Coulee …
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7/20/26
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Every so often, online trends targeting young people become viral, and while some are harmless, others can pose serious risks to their health.
This summer’s latest trend is known as …
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7/20/26
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140 Years ago (1886)
Funeral services for the honorable T.B. Tyler will take place at three o’clock at the residence at North Water Street. Reverand Ten Broek of La Crosse will be conducting …
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Compiled by: John Gessner, Staff Writer
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7/20/26
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As a growing number of Monroe County residents struggle to provide necessary food for their family, the Tomah Health Community Foundation is taking action to help combat the issue. Members of the …
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7/20/26
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Before dawn breaks over rural Monroe County, Cathy Salzwedel has already poured a cup of coffee, spent a quiet hour outside gathering her thoughts, and made her way downstairs to what she …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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7/20/26
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